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AV55 VCU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,497 mi
Last recorded109,497 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 109,497 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded covered with tape

Offside Front wing corroded covered with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,089 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2024 106,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

know rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 102,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

nsf wing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear seats been removed

Fail 4 Oct 2022 99,193 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear seats been removed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats been removed at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats removed, car being used as a van type vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boost pipe detached in engine bay

rear seats removed, car being used as a van tyre vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,170 miles

stone chip within zone a

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 79,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,747 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside front lower suspension arm slight play in ball joint

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit + worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,119 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,248 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,458 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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AV55 VCU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV55 VCU registered?

AV55 VCU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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